Hi all,I have made a tool board in my shop out of some Birch plywood with Oak trim. I haven’t applied any stain or sealer or anything yet but I want to protect it. On the Poker table I made (see my projects) I actually waxed the oak with automotive car wax. I don’t remember why I thought that would be a good idea but five years later it seems to be holding up well, resisting spills etc.. and still looks nice. It does fill up the pores too.

I guess my question is can anyone think of why this might cause a problem in the future or does anyone have any experience doing something similar? Also, is there a similar but better suited product.

All I’m trying to do really is seal up the surfaces to resist moisture, dirt, grease etc… for easier cleaning and protection.

Thanks!

-- Greg - Vancouver, BC

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It usually has silicone additives that can cause problems with certain finishes like lacquers, so you want to be careful not to contaminate things. I would not wax a table saw or fence with automotive wax for that reason.